On June 9, hundreds of Pontiac residents convened at the Otter Lake Recreational Association [R.A.] Centre to take a look at some of the most unique motor bikes in the region at the town’s first annual Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet.

Organized by the town’s R.A. and the NOBS Motorcycle Club’s local chapter, the event served as an opportunity for local motorcycle enthusiasts and residents to come together while raising funds for the town’s R.A.

With over 30 bikes on display in centre field of the park’s baseball field, locals roamed from one section to another checking out all the models from vintage, new to custom.

Throughout the event, volunteers doled out beverages and hot food from the R.A. Centre’s canteen while live local musicians took the stage and provided the entertainment.

According to the event’s main organizer and NOBS member Chris Sauvé, the event was very beneficial to the community as it brought out people from all over the region and the Ottawa Valley to view the bikes and indulge in the fun.

“For Otter Lake, we need stuff like this,” he said. “We need people. We’ve got a great spot, great place, a lot of room, so let’s use it. [The R.A.] is selling food and beverages so they’re making money and that just makes it bigger and better for us next year.”

Very satisfied with the turnout, Sauvé intends on putting on the show again next year for a second edition.

“For our first one here in Otter Lake, it’s amazing,” he said.

Among the four categories separated by year of make and six prizes to take home, the winners in each category were the following:

-Vintage 1994 and older: Dave Gagnon, Harley Davidson FXSTC.

-1995 to 2006: Mike Dunlop, Triumph Bonneville

-2008 to 2019: Aileen Kidder, Harley Davidson Softail

-Custom: Bob Oher, Harley Davidson trike

-Best in show: Dave Gagnon

-Oldest bike/Oldest rider: Doug Jubby at 86 years old.

At the end of the show, a 50/50 draw was held and the profits were split evenly between the winners and NOBS who will give it back to the community. All profits from the drink and food sales will go back to the R.A., Sauvé said.

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